Preparation for Operative Hysteroscopy / Day of Surgery

Your gynecologist will likely provide you with specific instructions on how to prepare for your surgery. A few common practices that you can expect include the following:

1. Your gynecologist may conduct a thorough review of your health history including conditions such as diabetes and heart disease.
2. It is possible that your doctor will require blood work to be done prior to surgery including tests for pregnancy and infection.
3. For a few days prior to the procedure, you will need to avoid sexual intercourse, vaginal creams and medications, and douching.
4. You may be told not to eat or drink anything after midnight the night before the procedure.
5. Your gynecologist may suggest that you take an over-the-counter pain reliever an hour before the procedure to help relieve any possible postoperative cramping that may occur.
6. Some doctors may pretreat or prepare the uterus before the surgery to make the procedure easier to perform. This is determined by the doctor and may vary based on your condition and your doctor's approach to the surgery.